McManus and Fu fight back in semis

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Marco Fu’s “dreadful” luck as tip breaks2016 World Snooker ChampionshipVenue: The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Dates: 16 April – 2 MayCoverage: Live on BBC TV, Red Button, BBC Sport app, Connected TVs & online.

Alan McManus won four frames in a row to trail fellow qualifier Ding Junhui 9-7 in a riveting second session of their World Championship semi-final.

Ding led 6-2 overnight and continued his magnificent form to equal the most centuries by one man in a last-four Crucible match with a superb 138.

China’s Ding extended his lead to 9-3 but the Scot fought back in style.

In the afternoon’s semi-final, Hong Kong’s Marco Fu came from 5-3 down to draw level with Mark Selby at 8-8.

The match lacked the style and fluency of the Ding-McManus tie but more than made up for it with tension – as well as a bizarre moment when Fu’ s tip came off as he was chalking his cue.

Key info – scores, results and scheduleCoverage – World Championship on the BBCFu’s tip-top response

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Fu & Selby’s ‘unbelievable’ escape shots

At that stage the world number 14, who was last a semi-finalist in 2006, had tied the score at 7-7 in the best-of-33 match, …

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